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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.26, 3,606.39 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.26, 3,606.39 and 672.84 is: 1,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.26 : 3,606.39 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.26/3,606.39 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.26x = 3,606.39 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.26x = 2,426,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,523.45/2,404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.26

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